• New 2015 Ford Focus ST makes global debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom – the perfect venue to demonstrate the significantly enhanced driving dynamics of the new model

• Updated tuning provides increased handling refinement and improved steering feel to help deliver a driving experience that is more responsive and balanced

• Beautifully crafted cockpit-like interior features ergonomic controls, Recaro seats and sports steering wheel

The 2015 Ford Focus ST makes its global debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom – the ideal venue for showcasing the enhanced driving dynamics of Ford’s global performance version of the new Focus.

“Since its debut, Focus ST has been bringing our fun-to-drive DNA to the hot hatch segment with a uniquely Ford blend of driving dynamics, performance and style,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “Now, with improved dynamics, an updated suspension, new styling and a more sophisticated cabin, we expect the 2015 Focus ST will remain the hottest hatch worldwide.”

Focus ST will benefit from technology and craftsmanship first revealed earlier this year for the new Ford Focus – the world’s best-selling global nameplate. Ford introduced the first Focus ST in 2002; since then, more than 140,000 examples have been sold in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Refinements for the upgraded 2015 Focus ST include:

• Redesigned, sportier front and rear fascias
• HID headlamps standard with ST2 and ST3 trim levels with Recaro seats
• Standard LED signature lighting
• 18-inch Rado Gray alloy wheels standard
• Available new 18-inch alloy wheel design with red painted brake calipers
• New exterior color, Magnetic Metallic, replaces Ingot Silver
• Two over-the-top stripe choices now available – Satin Black and High Gloss Red, stripes come with matching mirror skull caps
• Redesigned instrument panel center stack with improved climate controls and new finishes
• New center console with more storage space including a new media bin with USB smart charging port, which charges two times faster than previous USB port
• Updated front door storage with cupholders
• New flat-bottom steering wheel to provide extra leg clearance for the driver
• Available heated steering wheel
• Available eight-way power driver’s seat
• Revised steering for improved feel
• Rear view camera standard

 

2015 Ford Focus ST – Tech Specs

	BODY
	Construction		Unitized steel body
	Final assembly		Michigan Assembly Plant, Wayne, Michigan
	location
	POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
	ENGINE
	Type		High-output 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost® I-4
	Manufacturing		Valencia, Spain
	location
	Configuration		Aluminum block and head
	Valvetrain		DOHC, four valves per cylinder, twin independent variable camshaft timing
	Bore x stroke		3.44 x 3.27 in
	Displacement		122.0 cu. in./1,999 cc
	Compression ratio		9.3:1
	Horsepower		252 @ 5,500 rpm1
	Torque		270 lb.-ft. @ 2,500 rpm1
	Fuel		87 octane (minimum)/91+ (recommended)
	Fuel capacity		12.4 gallons
	Fuel delivery		Gasoline direct injection
	Oil capacity		5.7 quarts with filter (SAE 5w-30)
	Emission control		Three-way catalyst
	Federal emissions		Tier 2 Bin 5/LEV II
	(tailpipe/evaporation)
	California		ULEV II/LEV II
	emissions states
	(tailpipe/evaporation)
	DRIVETRAIN
	Layout		Front-wheel drive, enhanced torque vectoring control
			with cornering understeer control
	TRANSMISSION
	Standard		Six-speed manual
	Gear ratios
	1st		3.23:1
	2nd		1.95:1
	3rd		1.32:1
	4th		1.02:1
	5th		1.12:1
	6th		0.94:1
	Reverse		4.60:1
	Final drive		4.06:1/2.95:1
	SUSPENSION
	Type	Front: Independent MacPherson strut (gas-charged) with reverse-L lower control
		arms, coil springs, 25-mm stabilizer bar
		Rear: Independent short-and long-arm system with one upper and two lower control
		arms, gas-charged shocks, coil springs, 22-mm stabilizer bar
	STEERING
	Type	Variable-ratio rack-and-pinion, electric power-assisted steering
	Ratio	13.7:1-10.1:1
	Turning circle,	39.4
	curb-to-curb

 

 

¹ Figures achieved using 93-octane premium unleaded gasoline

 

		2015 FORD FOCUS ST
		TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
	BRAKES
	Type	Power-assisted four-wheel discs with four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking
		system with performance, low-metallic brake pads and three-mode AdvanceTrac®
		electronic stability control
	Front	12.6-in.
	Rear	10.6-in.
	TIRES AND WHEELS

235/40YR18 Goodyear^® Eagle F1 asymmetric summer compound, 18-inch Rado Gray painted aluminum

 

DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted)

EXTERIOR

 

Wheelbase	104.3
Length	171.7
Width	71.8
Height	58.4
Track, front/rear	61.2/60.4
INTERIOR
Seating capacity		Five
Front headroom		39.1
Front hip room		53.9
Front legroom		43.1
Front shoulder room		55.6
Rear headroom		37.9
Rear legroom		33.4
Rear shoulder room		52.6
WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES
Cargo volume		23.8 behind second row, 44.8 behind first row
(cu. ft.)
Maximum towing		Not recommended
capacity
BASE CURB WEIGHT
Manual transmission		3,223 lbs.